Typhoon Wutip Strikes Hainan: Storm Hits with 30 m/s Winds
Typhoon Wutip, the first storm of the year, made landfall in Hainan as a severe tropical storm. Coastal communities brace with rescue operations and stockpiled supplies.
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5.0-Magnitude Quake Jolts Yunnan’s Dali Region
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Eryuan County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province early Thursday, waking residents in Dali and triggering emergency assessments.
Chinese Rescue Teams Earn INSARAG Heavy USAR Reclassification
China’s two INSARAG-certified heavy USAR teams have been reclassified, making the Chinese mainland the first Asian country with dual certified units ready for global disaster relief.
Rescue Teams Race to Save Lives After Guizhou Landslides
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China’s Advanced Tech Transforms Global Disaster Relief
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Xi Urges All-Out Rescue After Guizhou Boat Capsize
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China Mobilizes Rescue Efforts After Sichuan Landslide
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong leads rescue operations in Sichuan after a landslide leaves 29 missing, stressing urgency and coordination.
Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills 4, Disrupts Travel and Infrastructure
Heavy snowfall in Japan claims 4 lives, disrupts transport, and highlights extreme weather risks across Asia as climate patterns shift.
Trump Promises Overhaul of FEMA Amid Criticism of Disaster Response
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